• The Minor Third: three quick thoughts on Kississippi, The Hottman Sisters, Mesonjixx at SP CE Commons; Weekend shows include Matt Whipeky, Halfloves, Eric In Outerspace, Eastern Turkish reunion

• The Thermals announce new record, debut buzzing first single; The Clincher releases pounding, thrashing new single; Matthew Sweet talks early ‘90s, new crowdfunded record with Stereogum

• Free Culture: Community Collaboration at Do-It-Ourselves Fest

• Little Brazil added to Ataris show; Photos of Powers, Swamp Walk, Charles Freeman; Erik Thompson album; Moon Hooch, War On Women, Jessica Hernandez, Built To Spill this weekend